Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship for Doctoral Research 2025-26

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a responsible Indian citizen
• be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before 1st November 2023
• demonstrate a commitment to promoting cultural understanding and friendship between India and the United States
• not be residing in the U.S. during the recruitment and placement cycle (February 2024-July 2025)
• have a high level of academic/professional achievement
• demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the U.S.
• have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India 
• possess a high academic background

Note:- 

• Applicants shall be eligible for leave if employed.
• Applicants must not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States.
• Applicants must give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship.
• Applicants with Ph.D. degrees or those at the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission will not be considered.

The following benefits will be received by the selected fellows:- 

• J-1 visa support
• A monthly stipend
• Accident and sickness program for exchanges per U.S. government guidelines
• Round-trip economy class
• Air travel
• Applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any

Note:- The grant does not include a dependants' allowance. This means the grant is intended to cover the fellow's expenses and may not be sufficient to support additional family members.

• A copy of the original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’s/M.Phil. thesis (not exceeding 20 pages)
• A letter of invitation from a U.S. institution mentioning the duration of the visit, preferably with dates
• Scanned copies of marksheets or transcripts and diploma/degree certificates from bachelor’s degree onwards
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume detailing academic and professional Information
• Writing sample (not exceeding 20 pages)
• Applicant’s personal statement
• A scanned copy of the passport
• A scanned copy of Ph.D. registration certificate outlining information including Ph.D. thesis, the name of the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor and the Ph.D. registration date
• Test score reports, e.g., TOEFL (if available)
• Study plan mentioning study/research objectives

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register.' (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.) 
Step 3: Navigate to the 'How to Apply' section and click on the first link.
Step 4: For first-time users, click on the 'Create an Account' link, whereas registered users click on the 'Login' button.
Step 5: Enter an email address, first/last name, date of birth and click on the 'Continue' tab to 'Register'.
Step 6: Enter the pin received through email to activate the account and create a password to complete the process.
Step 7: After successfully creating the account, fill in the required information step-by-step and upload the necessary documents in the required format. 
Step 8: Fill in the grant and additional information and submit the form.

Note:- The name must be entered exactly the way it appears or will appear on the applicant's passport.

• Application Deadline: 15th July 2024 
• Review applications to shortlist candidates: September 2024
• National interviews of shortlisted candidates: Mid-November 2024
• USIEF notifies finalists: March/April 2025
• Beginning of the program: August/September 2025